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Deakin University Greek Society Hosts Most Successful Greek Society Ball Yet [PHOTOS]

Members and associates of the Deakin University Greek Society came together at Melbourne's prestigious Vogue Ballroom for their third annual…

May 13, 2024

‘Marti,’ Greece’s customary bracelet to welcome Spring

On the 1st of March, it is customary to braid bracelets. These bracelets are called ‘Martis’. The word ‘Martis’ in March, in…

March 1, 2024

On this day in 1864, Eleftherios Venizelos was born

Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) was probably the most prominent politician in Greece’s Modern History. Born on the 23rd of…

August 23, 2023

History of Greece’s Famous Komboloi

The Komboloi is known to be a favourite pastime for many Greeks and used as a way to relax their mind…

May 31, 2023

Larissa, Greece's Coffee Capital

Larissa is the fourth largest city in Greece and is located in Thessaly, between Athens and Thessaloniki. Although it isn’t…

September 25, 2022

Filotimo: Is it the key to surviving the age of loneliness?

For Greeks, filotimo is something that has been passed through generations, it’s inherited in our DNA. Could this age-old noun…

August 3, 2022

12 th anniversary of fatal Marfin Bank arson attack

It has been 12 years since the firebomb attack on a branch of Marfin Bank in downtown Athens, which led…

May 5, 2022

Greek Community of Melbourne in contact with Greeks of Ukraine

With the inexplicable war in the Ukraine dominating world news, the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) reached out to the…

March 1, 2022

‘Marti,’ Greece’s customary bracelet to welcome Spring

March is the first month of spring in Greece, and there is a lovely custom welcoming its arrival. On the…

March 1, 2022

On this day in 1864, Eleftherios Venizelos was born

On this day in 1864, Eleftherios Venizelos was born Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) was probably the most prominent…

August 23, 2021

Filotimo: Is it the key to surviving the age of loneliness?

For Greeks, filotimo is something that has been passed through generations, it’s inherited in our DNA. Could this age-old noun…

August 3, 2021

11th anniversary of fatal Marfin Bank arson attack

It has been 11 years since the firebomb attack on a branch of Marfin Bank in downtown Athens, which led…

May 6, 2021

'Protomagia' traditions and customs

Protomagia, or May Day, has its roots in ancient Greece, celebrating Spring and nature's rebirth with a flower festival.

May 1, 2021

‘Marti,’ Greece’s customary bracelet to welcome Spring

March is the first month of spring in Greece, and there is a lovely custom welcoming its arrival. On the…

March 1, 2021

NEW! Greek City Times Podcast Channel: Introducing 'Greeks of the Globe' series

Greek City Times presents our new podcast channel which will bring to you stories about Greece, Greeks of the world…

December 13, 2020

Filotimo. Is it the key to surviving the age of loneliness?

For Greeks, filotimo is something that has been passed through generations, it’s inherited in our DNA. Could this age-old noun…

September 20, 2020

On this day in 1864, Eleftherios Venizelos was born

Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) was probably the most prominent politician in Greece’s Modern History. Born on the 23rd of…

August 23, 2020

History of Greece’s famous Komboloi

The Komboloi is known to be a favourite pastime for many Greeks and used as a way to relax their mind…

May 30, 2020

Plaque unveiled to honour Marfin Bank victims

A plaque commemorating the tragic deaths of three Marfin Bank employees and an unborn child who were killed in a…

May 9, 2020

'Protomagia' traditions and customs

Protomagia (May 1st) is International Labour Day in Greece and it is a holiday where people traditionally go to the…

May 1, 2020
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